Servers: SUSE, Containers, Kubernetes, Clown Computing, and Netcraft

posted by Roy Schestowitz on May 10, 2023

• Just Before Sapphire – Your SUSE+AWS News Round Up for SAP [Ed: SUSE: use proprietary software on proprietary platform (AWS)]

  Is it that time of the year again? Sapphire is right around the corner. The theme this year is how to be more future-proof. In a crazy financial year where there is a new “black swan” event every time you turn on the news, that is definitely an apt theme.

• Revolutionize Your SQL Server Environment With Containers

  The use of containers in production is a game-changing technology that promises unparalleled agility. In fact, containers evolved into a crucial tool for IT professionals seeking to modernize their SQL Server environments.

• Kubernetes 1.27: Safer, More Performant Pruning in kubectl apply

  Declarative configuration management with the kubectl apply command is the gold standard approach to creating or modifying Kubernetes resources. However, one challenge it presents is the deletion of resources that are no longer needed. In Kubernetes version 1.5, the --prune flag was introduced to address this issue, allowing kubectl apply to automatically clean up previously applied resources removed from the current configuration.

  Unfortunately, that existing implementation of --prune has design flaws that diminish its performance and can result in unexpected behaviors. The main issue stems from the lack of explicit encoding of the previously applied set by the preceding apply operation, necessitating error-prone dynamic discovery. Object leakage, inadvertent over-selection of resources, and limited compatibility with custom resources are a few notable drawbacks of this implementation. Moreover, its coupling to client-side apply hinders user upgrades to the superior server-side apply mechanism.

• Why Cloud Linux Is Beneficial for E-Commerce Stores

  Cloud-based Linux solutions offer the inherent security and stability of Linux, along with the well-known flexibility of cloud computing. This article will explore why using Linux in the cloud is beneficial for e-commerce stores, along with some potential challenges you may encounter, to equip you with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision.

• Netcraft among the UK's 100 fastest growing technology companies

  According to a list compiled by E2E and published in partnership with the Independent newspaper, Netcraft is amongst the 100 fastest growing technology companies in the UK. The E2E Tech 100 showcases companies that are excelling, experiencing consistent growth, and creating an impact not just in their own sector, but also on a nationwide or global scale. Netcraft appear in the Tech 100 table, based on independent research and data analysis by Experian.